Camille Despalle de Bearn is a French and English bilingual graduate with degrees in History and Business of Art, Design and Film from Kingston University as well as qualifications in Art Administration and Cultural Development. She has work experience in marketing and social media roles at the Victoria & Albert Museum and as a private tutor. Her skills include strong organizational abilities, research skills, creativity, and art and design skills. She is motivated and eager to develop professionally.

1. Camille Despalle de Bearn
E-mail: despalledebearn@gmail.com
Mobile: +44 (0)7904 467786
Date of Birth: 06-11-1990
Bilingual French/English, Native French
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a History and Business of Art, Design and Film graduate from Kingston University of
London. I have also obtained higher education qualifications in the prestigious ICART
School of Higher Education focusing my expertise and practice towards Art Administration,
Cultural Development and Heritage Preservation. I am an engaging, motivated and eager to
develop professionally. I thrive under pressure and enjoy the challenges of targets and deadlines.
SKILLS
• Highly developed organisational and administrative skills
• Strong leadership, team management and networking skills
• Extensive research skills established through publishing thesis
• Creative thinker with focus, drive and determination with adaptability
• Art, Design & Digital skills including painting, drawing, sculpting, dressmaking, video, and
Photoshop.
EDUCATION
2012/16 - Kingston University of Art, London, UK:
BA school of History of Art, Design and Film (Obtention of degree with low 1st Honour.)
2012-13 – The Courtauld Institute of Arts, London, UK:
Chronological Highlights of the History of Arts Certificate
2011 – Kingsway College, London, UK
2009-10 – ICART School of Higher Education, Paris, France:
Trade of Art and Cultural Initiative Bachelor
2006-08 – St LUC School of Fine Art and Architecture, Brussels, Belgium
2004-06 – St Marie Upper School of General Education, Lyon, France
WORK EXPERIENCE
Victoria & Albert Museum
Work Experience in Social Media & Marketing Department
OCT 2015 – MAR 2016
I was part of the Social Media team in managing various accounts attributed to V & A Museum,
posting information about upcoming events and exhibition. My internship also included gaining
hands-on experience in email marketing towards patrons of the museum in generating revenue and
funding.
Private Tutor
JAN 2015 – SEPT 2016
My role was to devise a strategy to teach two children of differing ages on varied subjects such as
English, History, Art, Design and Music. Broadening their cultural curiosity was my remit and this

2. included creating additional work for them that they could not only learn from but also enjoy as
these lessons were after their school hours and on weekends.
100% Design
Events Co-Ordinator
JUL – SEPT 2014
was heavily involved with Kingston University to organise Kingston’s Art and Design Students
participation in annual 100% Design trade show. I was responsible for receiving submissions of
designs students that wanted to participate. I was also involved with the Events Director at 100%
Design to plan our participation. As part of the show in 2014 I also helped to organise talks in the
Kingston University stand within the show.
The Independent & Independent on
Sunday Syndication Editor
JUL 2011 – APR 2013
Translating English content into French for the Syndication team of The Independent newspaper
titles to sell on to other news media(s) and brands across the world as licensed content.
Responsibilities also included translating and editing content for eBooks and Magazines and Videos
also created by The Independent as consumer products. Other responsibilities included creating
marketing content for their commercial team to use. Lastly, I encouraged the Syndication team to
actively use Facebook and Twitter to promote their commercial images and products.
Concertclassic.com – Paris
Internship
FEB 2010 – SEPT 2010
Internship position through ICART to act as the company Director’s assistant. The company was
online media providing news and critics articles as well as ticketing for the operas of Paris. I was
following the team when making interviews and photoshoots, updating the website on sample
music and had the opportunity to look at the possibility of expanding internationally the website.
INTERESTS
My greatest interest is art and the history of art. I spend the majority of my time following
exhibitions, talks, art festivals, online lectures, reading articles from the Arts newspaper and spend
many hours in the library researching on topics on art. I also read as I am greatly interested in
literature and fiction. Opera, theatre and cinema are also keen interests, as I had many years of
musical education, first piano and then Opera singing. I am creative and make my own clothing and
crochet. I run when I have the time and love climbing and horse riding.
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST